Laughing Matters: A Celebration of American Humor

by Gene Shalit

Here, to lift the spirits, is the most distinguished collection of American humor in half a century, and perhaps the most varied ever. Gene Shalit has selected nearly 200 entries from virtually every field of humor--written, drawn, and performed.

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction

622 pages, Hardcover

First published September 2, 1987

Reviews

[Angie Howard · Rating 2 out of 5]

I kept waiting for this book to get better, but it didn’t. Aside for “Who’s on First”, it was too outdated to enjoy.

[Röb · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s pretty hit and miss. Far more miss than hit. Disappointing.